New Berlin man found dead in Wisconsin River
Posted: Jan 3, 2023 8:32 PM CST
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities say a New Berlin man was found dead in the Wisconsin River Tuesday, Jan. 3.
According to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on 37-year-old Matthew Haas after it was reported he had not been seen or heard from since around midnight on Jan. 1.
Officers learned Matthew was last seen in the downtown area of the Wisconsin Dells.
Law enforcement began searching the area using a police K-9, drone, and a team on-foot.
Around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, police say Matthew was found deceased in the Wisconsin River.
An autopsy is being scheduled for this week.
Police say foul play is not suspected; however, the investigation remains ongoing.